About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents.
Main duties of the job The role of Bank Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves assisting residents in a care home environment. This casual, part-time role offers flexible working conditions. Responsibilities include helping residents with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and ensuring quality care. The job varies day-to-day, involving tasks like supporting residents with their meals, following care plans, and providing one-on-one attention. Previous experience in caring for older people, a positive attitude, and effective communication skills are essential. Training will be provided to enhance your skills. The role is designed to cover shifts during absences, so hours and days worked will vary.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, committed to delivering exceptional care for older people. The company focuses on personal growth and development, providing ample learning opportunities for employees. As a Bank Care Assistant, you'll be part of a team dedicated to high standards of care in a fulfilling work environment. Barchester values dedication, compassion, and a warm-hearted approach to care. The organisation offers a flexible working arrangement as this role is to provide cover during periods of staff absence, such as annual leave or sick leave. Employees can expect to work in a supportive atmosphere.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.
ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Prior experience in caring for older people is required, along with a can-do attitude and effective communication skills. Empathy and compassion are essential to deliver high-quality care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Torquay
TQ1 1RR
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)